Heritage Tourism and ICT for Economic Development in Sudan

Authors

  • Maha Mohani Fahmi Sudan University of Science and Technology image/svg+xml
  • Sameen Zafar Assistant Professor Suleman Dawood School of Business, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).
  • Razan Mohammed Omer Mustafa Razan is Lecturer, Khartoum College of Applied Studies, Sudan.

Keywords:

Archaeological Sites, Tourism Industry, Heritage Awareness, Conservation

Abstract

The paper discusses the benefits of upgrading archaeological sites to support tourism development, which can make conservation self-reliable. . The study takes Taabia Mahdia Fort in Sudan as an example.   Upgrading the site by completing the conservation works essential will be a preliminary requirement to enhance the sites' potential for tourism industry. Taabia Mahdia Fort being a site of national importance it can play an important role in promoting and sustaining the tourism industry of Sudan. The paper also points out, the need for participation of local experts and communities in developing the fort and the environment and facilitating tourists enhancing its possibilities for tourism industry. The data used for this study was collected via semi-structured interviews of authorities and site visits.  The responses received from the authorities and local communities confirmed that the governmental investments in conserving such sites to support tourism infrastructure can help to promote the country's economy extensively. The paper opines that lack of interest in such archaeological sites due to lack of heritage awareness, leads to neglect and deteriorations of the sites and their surrounding which hold great economic potential. Authors put forward some suggestions to improving heritage conservation to promote tourism in Sudan. According to authors there are unlimited possibilities for Sudan remaining unutilised; to develop heritage tourism, which can nourish development in other sectors also

Author Biographies

  • Maha Mohani Fahmi, Sudan University of Science and Technology

    Maha Mohani Fahmi is faculty of Sudan University of Science and Technology, College of Architecture and Planning. After graduating with first-class honors degree in architecture she started practicing. Later she earned her Master's degree in building science and PhD from the University of Malaya. Currently, she is the coordinator of postgraduate studies at Sudan University. She is also heading Architecture Dept at Alsalam Science and Technology College. Her area of interest includes conservation of cultural heritage, and improving curricula and teaching methods of architectural education. She has many conference presentations and published research papers to her credit.

  • Sameen Zafar, Assistant Professor Suleman Dawood School of Business, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).

    Sameen Zafar is Asst Professor of Economics at Suleman Dawood School of Business at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). She received her PhD in Economics from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. She has also been involved in research projects for organizations such as DFID and International Cocoa Initiative. She has published papers in the areas of technology, health, education and domestic violence as well as a book chapter on special economic zones.

  • Razan Mohammed Omer Mustafa, Razan is Lecturer, Khartoum College of Applied Studies, Sudan.

     

    Razan Mohammed Omer Mustafa  completed his studies and research at Future University, Khartoum, Sudan and has taught at  the same university as well as at Omdurman Islamic University. presently he is with  Khartoum College of Applied Studies, Sudan. 

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2023-09-30

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Vol. 10 No. 3 (2023): Heritage Informatics

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